The Acid-Fast Stain

question 19

Multiple Choice

The acid-fast stain

• A) is useful for distinguishing a small group of organisms, including Mycobacterium AND reflects differences in cytoplasmic membrane structure.
• B) is useful for distinguishing a small group of organisms, including Mycobacterium AND uses carbolfuchsin and methylene blue.
• C) is useful for distinguishing a small group of organisms, including Mycobacterium AND uses carbolfuchsin and safranin.
• D) is useful for distinguishing a small group of organisms, including Mycobacterium AND uses crystal violet and safranin.
• E) is useful for distinguishing a small group of organisms, including Bacillus AND uses crystal violet and safranin.

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Definitions:

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